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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie is joined by Megan, Sarah, and Nalia to discuss the latest updates around the reconciliation process after the Senate HELP Committee released its own portion of the bill that could make significant changes to higher education policy. Nalia begins by explaining how the reconciliation process works and what’s ahead for Congress. Megan and Sarah then debrief on what changes the Senate seeks to make to the House’s bill, which was initially released in April.
Lawmakers have formally reintroduced legislation to restore subsidized loan eligibility for individuals seeking a graduate degree. The bill, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act, is once again sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and would once again make graduate students eligible to receive federal Direct Subsidized Loans, which was ended in 2011 by the Budget Control Act.
There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements.
Please join us in congratulating Donald Brown on his retirement. Also join us in congratulating Jenny Garcia on her new job. Celebrate your own career developments by completing the "Movers and Shakers" form to share the news with your colleagues.
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